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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1932

Page

6

Wallace Pupils Stage Play for B P W Club

Four Wallace school pupils presented the play When Martha and George Returned for the Business and Professional Women's Club after the dinner. Evelyn Nethergall and Ralph Lemley played Martha and George Washington. Mary Howell and Billy Brown played modern Martha and George. Director the event were Mrs. Ruth Lemley and Miss Elsie Glassburner with Miss Anita Tellin leading a materials stunt and occupation booklet activity. The meeting was led by vice president Miss Harriet Barrett and the May breakfast is planned for May 11 at 7 AM with attendees confirmed through secretary Miss Mary Briley.

Wallace School Martha and George Business and Professional Women’s Club Martha George Washington Evelyn Nethergall Ralph Lemley Mary Howell Billy Brown Ruth Lemley Elsie Glassburner Anita Mary Briley

H and H Bridge Club entertains at Munn home

The H. and H. Bridge club met at Mrs. John Munn's home on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Mildred Neil as a guest. Two tables played bridge. high score went to Mrs. Boice Kurtz, second to Mrs. Phil Wanerus, and Mrs. Kurtz won the traveling prize. One course refreshments were served.

H. & H. Bridge Club John Munn Mildred Neil Boice Kurtz Phil Wanerus Kurtz Charles Clark Rosemary Club Cloyce Stewart P. F. Whisler Deil Walker Glen Thompson Washington County Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association Hubert Walker Keith Sweet Walker

New Wonderful MELLO GLO Face Powder Debuts

New MELLO GLO face powder claims to hide tiny lines wrinkles and large pores. A French process makes it spread smoothly and stay on longer with a matte finish and no shiny noses. Sherman Bros druggists promote the new product for every complexion.

Sherman Bros

The Man You Know Best Urges Women to Boost Men’s Clothing Budget

An article urges Washington women to ensure their husbands spend more on clothing, arguing that men’s self respect and confidence depend on a well kept appearance. It stresses firm action, describes affordable ready to wear options, and promotes Klein Klothing Ko as a local supplier aiding men and boys with quality garments.

Washington Klein Klothing Ko Klein's

Country Club Social Calendar to Be Out Soon

The Country Club plans eight dinners starting May 19 with aims to charge $2.00 for all eight plates, down from last year's $2.50. The first informal dinner is set for Thursday at 6 45 pm with invites to members. New members Mrs Roy Foss and former member Mrs Orville Spencer were welcomed at the meeting.

Country Club Roy Foss Orville Spencer Dorothy Augusta Koehler John Krause

Basket dinner and youth meeting at Eureka church

Announcement of a basket dinner at Eureka church on Sunday May 1 and a Saturday meet for all pupils of the Junior department of the U P Sunday School at 1 o clock to go for a weiner roast. Each person asked to bring five cents. Also notice of Presbyterian choir rehearsal at 42060 West Main Street Friday evening April 29 at 7 36.

Eureka Church U. P Presbyterian West Main Street

Community events and club notices for Thursday evening

Country club members plan a pot luck dinner at 6 45 bring dish to pass own dishes and silver coffee provided bridge to follow Odd Fellows hall hosts social and dance for members and families Garden club meets at Mrs W W Wilson home at 7 30 with a splendid program Community Social at Bethel Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening April 28

Country Club Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Garden Club Bethel Presbyteria

Rural Women's Club Meeting and Seed Exchange Notes

The Rural Women's club meets with Mrs Lloya Humston Friday afternoon at 2 30 with a seed and bulk exchange and program. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the M E church meets with Mrs A Anderson at 406 East Washington Street. Mrs J E Wright leads a lesson and district convention report is to be given. Members are urged to attend.

Lloya Humston Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. EB. Church A. Anderson East Washington Street J. EB. Wright

Local clubs schedule dinners this Saturday evening

The Business and Professional Women's club will meet at the Y community room for a 6 15 p m dinner. The U and I club will host families at Mrs Dill Roileau's home for Saturday evening supper.

Business and Professional Women’s Club The U. and I Club Dill Roileau

Sunday School Meet at Country Home of Mr and Mrs Kleese

Dr Eastwoods class will gather Monday evening at the Kleeses country home. Those without transportation should meet at the church at 6 30. Participants are asked to bring dishes a silver dish and sandwiches.

Dr. Eastwoods David Kleese

Columbus Junction Notes and Local Events

April report from Columbus Junction covers evangelistic ser vices in Columbus City, visitors from Des Moines and Vinton, Cotter School and Conesville school plays, PEO chapter meeting, high school banquet plans, Elks card party in Muscatine, faculty moves to Crawfordsville, Louisa County music festival, job openings for English teacher, funeral and veteran services, graveside honors, Muscatine visitors, a death in Letts, highway No. 61 relocation progress, Indian Creek club meeting, and fire damage repairs at the Weber residence.

Ralph Griffin J. E B. Bell R. E. Owens R. Littre Carleton Moore Guy Masonholder Columbus Junction Lady Elks Club of Muscatine Elks Home Fern Johnson Columbus Srade Crawfordsville D. F. Huston Burlington J. H. Huston Louisa County Wapello High School Board of Education of Columbus Joseph Kramer Methodist Church Jacob Floyd Lewis Hall Ralph Bozman Everette Bozman Lee Ogier Joseph Gabriel Lee Ogier Donald Gabriel W. A. Lamp Columbus City William McKay United Brethren Church Columbus’ City J. Carson Duncan J. Carter Duncan Fred Duncan J. M. Robertson C. N. Johnston J. R. Johnston Columbus City Cemetery American Legion K. M. Arrington W. C Hall L. S. Meyers Milo Arthur Lewis Pugh Harry Church Robert Hart T. A. Lewis John Logan Wilson R. J. Gilkey Grace Martha Butler Clarence J. Shellabarger Wapello Rock Island A. E. Burkett Indian Creek G. W. Weber

Public Auction of Marsh Property in Washington Iowa 1932

Writ of Special Execution directs Sheriff R H McCaney to sell the real estate of J A Marsh and Etta B Marsh at public sale in Washington Iowa. The bank claim by American Savings Bank and Trust Company is the suit behind the sale. Sale begins at 2 30 p m on May 14 1932 in front of the courthouse.

District Court Washington County Iowa J. A. Marsh Etta B. Marsh Court House Washington Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company Railway Company Meridan Chicago, Rock Island and P Pacific Railway Company American Savings Bank and Trust Company Burlington

Obsolete Martello Tower Defenses in Corsica

The Martello tower, an early round masonry coastal defense, originated near the Gulf of San Fiorenzo in Corsica. Popular around 1800, most were soon abandoned as they proved of limited practical value.

Gulf of San Fiorenzo Corsica

Chicago Cubs Take Over First Place in National League

Snow and base hits reshape the standings as the Chicago Cubs seize undisputed first in the National League while the Yankees move atop the American League. In other action, the Braves beat the Pirates 8 to 4. Sam Jones falters for Chicago. Reds topple the Cardinals 6 to 4. Indians defeat the Browns 7 to 1. Snow and cold halt most other games.

New York New York Yankees Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Bruins Roger Hornsby Pirates Pat Malone Pittsburgh Richbourg Suhr Chicago White Sox Detroit Altho Hodapp Cleveland Sox Sam Jones Chicago Bump Hadley George Granthma Redlegs Syl Johnson Babe Herman Jimmy Shevlin Cincinnati Reds Silas Johnson Indians Browns Wes Ferrell Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Johnny Burnett

West Chester Community Notes and Visits

Mrs. P F Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Smith, Glenn Smith, and Mrs. Brumback shopped in Washington on Tuesday. The DeLongs and daughter Laura Lucille visited Washington Saturday afternoon. The Lester Sigmund family visited Brighton area Sunday. Mrs. Boyer’s health declined. PA meeting closed the school term with officer elections and student exhibits from first grade to 12th. Seniors presented Her Step Husband to a full house, a successful show. Mrs. Coffee and Wilson Coffee and wife left for Chicago Thursday from West Chester.

West Chester Doyle Smith Washington Glenn Smith D. E. Brumback Wellman Sam DeLong Laura Lucille Lester Sigmund Brighton Dg Duvall Walter Boyer B. I. Coffee Wilson Coffee Chicago

Wayland Social Notes Mention Visits and Purchases

Mrs. Ezra Wittmer plans a Indiana visit with her father and sister. Mrs. Harry Green bought Buff Orpington eggs from Mrs. P. F. Smith for hatching at 11.5 dollars per hundred. A Wayland gathering planned for the first week of June includes Rev. Elmer Basinger and others. Family visits span Fairfield and Columbus Junction as well as Iowa City for students Eudora Roth and Gilbert Schantz. Roger Conrad, ten, suffered burns when his clothing caught fire. his brother Glen Dean alerted his mother, aiding a quick response.

E. J. Coffee Indiana Harry Green Keota P. F. Smith Dale Joy Fairfield Hiram

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sunshine Club Plower Exchange Sunshine Community Club C. A. Ruebsam Ruebsam John Kiben Robert Kephart Charles Wolfe Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek Baptist Church Crusaders of the Baptist Church Elda White Africa Japan Ed Grayson Henry Shields C. O. Winters Letts United Brethren Churches of Helen Jenkins Freida van Horn Kadyn Davis Monna Edwards Pauline Edwards Pauline Peters Duane Richards Howard Williams Conesville Reformed Church J. D. Darrow Columbus High School Lues Pleasant Welch-Moore Ington Fred L. Moore, Mer East Side Square Washington, Towa Sheriff's Sale R. H. McCaney County White Sox Wayland Ezra Wittmer Elmer Basinger A. E. Rinner Wilma Alston Ina Boshart P. P. Wenger Rey Allan Miller Donnells Way Jesse Davison H. I. Ward & Co Frigidair General Motors Geo. W. Stewart Hardware Est Southern Utilities Co Washington, Iowa
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